Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $85.76 | 3.206% | $88.5095 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.98 | 10.239% | $218.2512 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.26 | 8.220% | $215.6392 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.64 | 6.627% | $35.8693 | $35.87 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
Purchase #5 | $164.27 | 12.293% | $184.4637 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $110.66 | 5.117% | $116.3225 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.86 | 12.696% | $255.6621 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.43 | $1,114.7175 | $1,114.71 | $1,114.65 | $1,114.80 |